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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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i know there's a lowering spring out there that had a 3 inch drop all around, i forgot the name of them. but anyhow is there any that does 3 inch drop?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Well you could buy adjustable coilovers from just about any brand, that'd work too to achieve the drop you want.

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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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coil sleeves, on ebay or from the companys as posted ......

but that **** sucks either buy real full coilovers or you mise well cut springs, you get what you pay for....
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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blah omni power here i come!
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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P.I.C FTW
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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I know someone that bought ebay coilovers and they don't give you a 3 inch drop, trust me. Plus they are really shitty for the ride, etc..
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vandersmissenc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">P.I.C FTW</TD></TR></TABLE>

i've always wonder how are their product is. how many inch could it be drop with p.i.c?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4gencivicef9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">coil sleeves, on ebay or from the companys as posted ......

but that **** sucks either buy real full coilovers or you mise well cut springs, you get what you pay for.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

not sure about the ebay ones

however the other "name" brand sleeves will get the job done i would not go so far to say "**** sucks"
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Stock shocks and cut stock springs FTW!


The height looks awesome, and it's still just as comfortable as stock. Not too stiff like those performance springs
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by confucioussae &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stock shocks and cut stock springs FTW!


The height looks awesome, and it's still just as comfortable as stock. Not too stiff like those performance </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL

then get some type of adjustable shock and put it on the soft setting so you do not spill your soda lol or your MC Donald’s meal all over your car while driving…
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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i believe sprint makes their springs in about a 3inch drop or more. i read that it is a comfortable ride. their springs rates are not that high if your looking for perfomance though.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by confucioussae &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stock shocks and cut stock springs FTW!
The height looks awesome, and it's still just as comfortable as stock. Not too stiff like those performance springs </TD></TR></TABLE>

wow.. worst advise ever. the only problem with finding springs that lower the car 3" is finding a strut to handle that kind of drop, your best bet is getting a full coilover or at minimum koni yellow dampers w/ coilover sleeves.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

wow.. worst advise ever. the only problem with finding springs that lower the car 3" is finding a strut to handle that kind of drop, your best bet is getting a full coilover or at minimum koni yellow dampers w/ coilover sleeves. </TD></TR></TABLE>

It's called sarcasm. on you.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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sprint was the name i was looking for
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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found it! it was sprint extremes. how are they? i heard they are soft on stock shocks.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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If you lower your car that much you won't want spring that are to soft, or you'll bottom out on things all the time cause the car dips up and down more. You'll want a little stiffer ride to keep your car from hitting things.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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my advice, get a suspension setup that will ride nice and not like ****. It may look nice on the outside, but once you drive it, you will get annoyed on how crappy it feels. So forget the ebay ones and get some brand names (you get what you pay for)
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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i thought abt shelling out for some ksports with custom spring rates as well
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Default Re: 3inch drop lowering springs? (TealSpoon)

just buy some aftermarket coilover sleeves and you'll be set. just be ready for a hell of a shitty ride
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pho art &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just buy some aftermarket coilover sleeves and you'll be set. just be ready for a hell of a shitty ride </TD></TR></TABLE>

nope, been there and done that and will never go back again
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Default Re: 3inch drop lowering springs? (TealSpoon)

Used to have those crappy 30$ ebay "adjustable coilovers' on my si. Its actually just sleeve coilovers on stock shocks and trust me, it was hell. On the freeway i was scared to go over 60... I felt like i were going to lose control and just starts hopping and spin out and crash and burned. Those cheap coilovers are seriously dangerous (According to my own experience) I saved up and bought T1R adjustable coilovers and couldnt be happier. I wish it could be lower more but its good enuff. Heres the website if you're interested http://www.typeoneracing.com/catalog/home.php
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know someone that bought ebay coilovers and they don't give you a 3 inch drop, trust me. Plus they are really shitty for the ride, etc..</TD></TR></TABLE>
You could set your car on the ground with those cheap sleeveovers...
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Used to have those crappy 30$ ebay "adjustable coilovers' on my si. Its actually just sleeve coilovers on stock shocks and trust me, it was hell. On the freeway i was scared to go over 60... I felt like i were going to lose control and just starts hopping and spin out and crash and burned.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL

Ok first of all ebay coil over sleeves with some after market shocks like AGX or what ever your flavor is will be just fine i have drove my friends EF a little over 60 and i can tell you it was fine!

Hell even pulled the hand brake in home depot and guess what? im still here lol!

Stock OEM shocks are your bottle neck and as for ride quality well i run drag suspension so anything other then that is soft for me lol...

Just my take on it however if you want comfort then why even mess with your suspension what ever happened to performance?


oh and if we are dropping names of nice setups

http://picperformance.com/stor...t=194
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